The Feeding of the 5000, from Das Plenarium 1517

This woodcut, "The Feeding of the 5000," is part of the series "Das Plenarium" by German artist Hans Schäufelein. Created in 1517, the print depicts the biblical event where Jesus miraculously feeds a multitude of people with only a few loaves of bread and fish. Schäufelein uses bold colors and a distinctive style, emphasizing the scene's narrative through expressive figures and their gestures. This small-scale print exemplifies the influential woodcut tradition of the early 16th century. The scene is set against a backdrop of hills and trees, creating a serene environment for this divine act of nourishment and compassion.